Nadal into U. S. Open semis after big fight from Schwartzman
Schwartzman may have been the smallest player in 25 years to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals but gave Nadal a big fight and forced the Spaniard to grind out a win.
“I had some mistakes of course but I am super happy the way I accepted the challenge,” said Nadal, who needed almost three hours to see off Schwartzman. That caution was well placed as Schwartzman made the 18-time Grand Slam winner work for every point, with the Argentine fighting back from two breaks down in the opening two sets.“He is one of the best players in the world and when he is playing well he is able to win against anybody,” said Nadal. “Tonight was for me, a tough match and I am very happy for the victory.”
The Spaniard, who has also never shied away from a fight, held serve and then broke his opponent for a 1-0 lead.
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